inquisitor

noun
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtəː/

Etymology

From Old French inquisiteur, from Latin inquīsītor.

  1. derived from inquīsītor
  2. derived from inquisiteur

Definitions

  1. A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.

    • During the meeting, Jake turned into an inquisitor, firing questions at the presenter non-stop.
  2. An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.

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